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ergometry

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ergometry
[ərgom′ətrē]
the study of physical work activity, including that performed by specific muscles or muscle groups. The studies may involve testing with equipment such as stationary bicycles, treadmills, or rowing machines.


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However, calf ergometry is a novel exercise intervention that may be suitable for patients who are less ambulatory, such as patients with severe cardiopulmonary disease, pain of nonvascular origin, or deconditioning.
Six months of calf exercise training in a patient with peripheral ... by Figoni, Stephen F.; Kunkel, Charles F.; Scremin, A.M. Erika; Dedes, Howard; Kalioundji, Gus; Thomas, / Clinical Kinesiology: Journal of the American Kinesiotherapy Association
21) Exercise Tolerance All 4 studies (22,24,32,34) measuring maximal aerobic capacity with cycle ergometry failed to demonstrate statistically significant improvements in either maximal oxygen consumption or peak work.
Inspiratory muscle training in patients with chronic obstructive ... by Shoemaker, Michael J.; Donker, Sarah; LaPoe, Ashley / Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal
Bone mineral density after bicycle ergometry training.
Biochemical markers of bone activity in active and sedentary spinal ... by Jones, Lynnette M.; Legge, Michael / New Zealand Journal of Medical Laboratory Science
 
 
 
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